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Arizona State University

Office of University Affairs

The Office of University Affairs tells the ASU story to the world.

What is University Affairs?

University Affairs is a mechanism to convene and coalesce those units of the ASU Enterprise which are outward facing and which inform and engage the public and external constituencies about ASU and its interests.

University Affairs develops and maintains the institutional level narrative for the ASU Enterprise and ensures consistency in advocacy, messaging and storytelling.

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Cultural Affairs

Central to ASU’s charter is a commitment to be fundamentally responsible for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. To achieve this bold mission, ASU partners with the community in mutually beneficial ways —deeply rooted in its place as a vital anchor institution in the local community and beyond.

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Enterprise Brand Strategy and Management

ASU’s central function enables a data-informed, ubiquitous approach to brand management. It is dedicated to increasing the strength of the ASU brand by improving perceptions of excellence, raising awareness and increasing pride across all ASU audiences.

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Media Relations and Strategic Communications

MRSC is an award-winning collection of internal newsroom reporters and editors, media and public relations veterans and a full-service creative team. The department tells and shares the stories of one of the largest public research universities in the country to internal and external audiences around the globe.

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Government & Community Engagement

The Office of Government & Community Engagement serves as the liaison to officials and agencies of the U.S. government, State of Arizona, Maricopa County, surrounding municipalities and communities, Tribal Nations, Mexico and Cultural leaders.

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Strategic Technology Initiatives and Enterprise Policy Analysis

As ASU continues to evolve as a national public research university, ASU is enhancing its capacity to assess the national policy environment and create new opportunities for ASU and its faculty, staff, and students.

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Social Embeddedness Initiatives

Central to ASU’s charter is a commitment to be fundamentally responsible for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. To achieve this bold mission, ASU partners with the community in mutually beneficial ways —deeply rooted in its place as a vital anchor institution in the local community and beyond.

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Arizona, California and Hawaii Advancement

The Arizona, California and Hawaii Advancement group brings together senior level project and program managers who integrate the full range of capacities of the ASU Public Enterprise, including ASU Government and Community Engagement, ASU Media Relations and Strategic Communications, Office of the University Planner, and the ASU Foundation, to identify institutional level opportunities, pursue project design and implementation, and integrate ASU resources and personnel as needed.

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University Fellows

University Fellows are individuals of significant professional accomplishment who join ASU to learn more about the ASU Public Enterprise and contribute to its advancement.

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Education for Humanity

Education for Humanity, in collaboration with on-the-ground partners, creates and implements relevant and integrative higher education programs with refugee communities around the world to foster community prosperity, social progress and inclusivity. 

ASU Learning and Innovation Centers

ASU has established learning and innovation centers in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, California. These facilities provide opportunities for ASU students and faculty to study, learn, teach and engage nationally in the nation’s capital and in the second largest city in the United States.

In addition, ASU has established an innovation center in Chandler, Arizona from which ASU can engage and serve the Southeast Valley.

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California Center

The ASU California Center in downtown Los Angeles, located at the historic Herald Examiner building, features top-ranked and accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs and innovative transdisciplinary opportunities that give California students —and those from all of ASU’s campuses —new opportunities to connect with LA and global industries through high-demand jobs and internships.

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Washington Center

Having a presence in Washington, D.C. generates attention and interest about ASU on an international platform. It spurs national engagements and partnerships for ASU, provides important and one-of-kind learning, teaching and research opportunities for students and faculty members, facilitates ASU’s participation in high-level idea exchanges, and expands the reach of groundbreaking research efforts.

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Chandler Innovation Center

The ASU Chandler Innovation Center (ACIC) is an innovative partnership between the City of Chandler and ASU established in November of 2013. Located in the heart of downtown Chandler, ACIC pairs entrepreneurship-focused programming and resources with a one-of-a-kind workspace.